In Greek & Roman mythology, Venus/Aphrodite is the alchemical goddess of Love, Beauty & Sensuality. Being the goddess most associated with both love and lust, Venus did not tie herself down to one man— she enjoyed many, many lovers. Venus and Ares have been romantically linked, enjoying a long-term affair and having several children together.

Mercury is currently sitting at the anaretic 29th degree in its natural sign of Virgo, getting ready to station retrograde early tomorrow morning. Virgo’s position as it stations shows us that big decisions will be made during this two month retrograde period (including both Rx shadow periods) as we tie up loose ends and get all of our ducks in a row before transitioning into a new phase of life.